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I guess the other providers that carry TWC Sportsnet just wanted to waste money.

Judging by TWC's failing finances, they may have just done that

Time Warner Cable shares fell about 6.5 per cent in afternoon trading after the second-largest cable operator in the US reported a sharper-than-expected drop in video customers. The company lost 140,000 video subscribers in the quarter compared to the same period a year earlier.

Yes. The Lakers are getting clocked again, but I doubt David Stern and the boys want them to go 1-4 so I'm sure the zebras are going to bail them out.

On Saturday I said next week, that was 4 days ago and you guys are already panicking. Nothing is guaranteed in this industry. Nothing. Do I still think they will get a deal done before the week is up? Yes. Is it guaranteed? No. Nothing is in life.

The remarks I read here continue to just make me laugh. I've explained why these deals are so much different than the cable deals but apparently it goes in one ear and out the other.

Because people want to watch them. I'm sure there are channels YOU watch, that I could do without. That doesn't make it right though to just remove them.

[Disclaimer] The definition of "soon" is based solely on DirecTV's interpretation of the word, and all similarities with dictionary definitions of the word "soon" are purely coincidental and should not be interpreted as a time frame that will come to pass within a reasonable amount of time.

Because people want to watch them. I'm sure there are channels YOU watch, that I could do without. That doesn't make it right though to just remove them.

The difference is most of these stations are part of a broader network. I choose to watch some stations more or even not watch at all but realize the package as a whole warrants my enthusiasm. The "Lakers Channel" is just one part time channel with nothing else that interests me along with most other people. I can watch every Lakers game without paying $4 a month. I will watch the next Lakers game on TNT Tuesday evening. I watched some of the Galaxy game on ESPN last night. There is no need for me or anyone else to pay $4 buck a month, i am NOT missing any games by NOT getting TWC.

"It was a move like last season's stunning exiling of Lamar Odom and Derek Fisher, both of whom were missed by the desultory end of the season. It was a move like the amazing $3-billion TV deal with the Time Warner Cable network, which the Lakers signed apparently without realizing how staunchly DirecTV and the Dish Network would oppose the increased fees to customers. Neither satellite TV giant is carrying the network thus far, so even Lakers employees in their own building can't watch most of the team's games." Bill Plaschke LA Times.

D*'s CEO White must be laughing when he reads this article. It tells me that D* has even less incentive to sign on to TWC Sportsnet. Now if the Lakers had signed Jackson....Me - I am going to follow the Clippers and NHL hockey when it returns hopefully this year.

My old man has Uverse and he absolutely hates it. I've heard nightmares about their TV service - but pretty good feedback regarding their internet service.

TWC info is back on DTV's "Promise" site, so hopefully this means they started negotiating in good faith again. Not holding my breath though.

NBA LP BB + VPN will hold me down until DTV and TWC strike a deal.

I've heard various reports of bad or intermittent service from U-Verse customers who are personal friends of mine.One of them lives in Escondido CA and the problem with his area is AT&T's infrastructure in that area and the distance he is from their central office.

Like I've said several times on here. I was a U-Verse customer for 3 years before making the switch to D* this past June.

Honestly AT&T U-Verse service has been great and practically flawless for me on both internet & TV service.I did not experience any major network outages or slow internet service.

Bottom line is U-Verse has this new Lakers RSN channel.

While it continues to look worse for D* to reach an agreement to carry the channel anytime soon.

I wonder how many So Cal subs have switched, or will switch this week alone? There must be some numbers available...

I've heard various reports of bad or intermittent service from U-Verse customers who are personal friends of mine.One of them lives in Escondido CA and the problem with his area is AT&T's infrastructure in that area and the distance he is from their central office.

Like I've said several times on here. I was a U-Verse customer for 3 years before making the switch to D* this past June.

Honestly AT&T U-Verse service has been great and practically flawless for me on both internet & TV service.I did not experience any major network outages or slow internet service.

Bottom line is U-Verse has this new Lakers RSN channel.

While it continues to look worse for D* to reach an agreement to carry the channel anytime soon.

This 9+ year DIRECTV customer has drawn a line in the sand. This Friday if we don't have TWC Sportsnet I will be calling AT&T U-Verse. I originally was thinking TWC, however after researching, I feel AT&T U-Verse is the better option for me. I already have their max speed Internet. Plus, my house is fully wired for Internet in all our rooms. This will be a simply install for the AT&T dude. I think AT&T TV gets bad reviews because more people live further from the VRAD thingy than close. As for me, the VRAD box is right next to my house. I could actually spit on it from my backyard fence, that's how close it is. No joke. For me, AT&T service should be great. Lastly, I priced AT&T, very competitive. Do I wanna switch? Hell no! Do I want my Lakers? Hell yes! DIRECTV is forcing my hand. I'm well aware I'll lose a few HD channels. However, I'll gain far more. When I call to cancel (or suspend) DIRECTV, it will take a boatload of freebees to keep me.

This 9+ year DIRECTV customer has drawn a line in the sand. This Friday if we don't have TWC Sportsnet I will be calling AT&T U-Verse. I originally was thinking TWC, however after researching, I feel AT&T U-Verse is the better option for me. I already have their max speed Internet. Plus, my house is fully wired for Internet in all our rooms. This will be a simply install for the AT&T dude. I think AT&T TV gets bad reviews because more people live further from the VRAD thingy than close. As for me, the VRAD box is right next to my house. I could actually spit on it from my backyard fence, that's how close it is. No joke. For me, AT&T service should be great. Lastly, I priced AT&T, very competitive. Do I wanna switch? Hell no! Do I want my Lakers? Hell yes! DIRECTV is forcing my hand. I'm well aware I'll lose a few HD channels. However, I'll gain far more. When I call to cancel (or suspend) DIRECTV, it will take a boatload of freebees to keep me.

VRAD distance only affects number of HD streams, not PQ. UVerse channel compression is equal nationally like Dish and DirecTV.

If you stop responding to them or put them on ignore, then eventually they'll go away.

VRAD distance only affects number of HD streams, not PQ. UVerse channel compression is equal nationally like Dish and DirecTV.

I'd be more concerned about the 5.1 audio drop out issues they have with their boxes. There was like a 20 page thread about it in their community forum that they abruptly closed and still keep stickied. They have NEVER fixed the problem.

VRAD distance only affects number of HD streams, not PQ. UVerse channel compression is equal nationally like Dish and DirecTV.

Yeah, I think I read that. I know PQ will not change, I'm just hoping it will be more reliable since I'm so close to the VRAD. That is my main concern. When I stream Hulu and Netflix they are rock solid. I'm hoping I get the same results with u-verse TV.

I'd be more concerned about the 5.1 audio drop out issues they have with their boxes. There was like a 20 page thread about it in their community forum that they abruptly closed and still keep stickied. They have NEVER fixed the problem.

That's a bummer, but not an issue for me. I have my DIRECTV reciever hooked to my sound system, but I never use it. I only turn on the sound system when watching blu-rays.

As for the 20 page 5.1 thread, the Laker-less DIRECTV thread is 67 pages and counting.